David Lapp's contributions surpass what would normally be considered a successful career, and have had a substantial impact. His exemplary achievements include a recent invitation to join the federal government's new Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Results, his induction as a Fellow of Engineers Canada (a designation honouring leadership and noteworthy service to the profession), his position as an Advisory Committee member for the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)-led National Assessment Project - Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action, and his position as Co-Chair of the NRCan Infrastructure and Buildings Working Group, alongside the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.